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The First Linear-Programming Shoppe

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  • Saul I. Gass

    (Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742)

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We review the early history of linear programming with respect to the solution of linear equations, computer developments, and its origins within the federal government.

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  • Saul I. Gass, 2002. "The First Linear-Programming Shoppe," Operations Research, INFORMS, vol. 50(1), pages 61-68, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:inm:oropre:v:50:y:2002:i:1:p:61-68
    DOI: 10.1287/opre.50.1.61.17781
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